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to Joshua Mauger
5 November 1779
D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788
Admiral Collins is critically ill.
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9 November 1779
Admiral Collins died on Saturday. News of the exchange of officers and prisoners of war. Burgoyne's letter to his constituents is published in the paper.
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14 November 1779
His nephew left £ 150 with friends to pay back his debt to Joshua Mauger. "A great storm I find has arisen against our commander in chief and I hear he is likely to find it difficult to weather it."
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January 23, 1780
Discusses the potential violence that may erupt during political campaigning.
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14 October 1781
He intends to overcharge Miss Durell for the time she spent at Mauger's because of the trouble she caused there.
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17 May 1782
Ned [Edward] is now captain of the "Speedy Pacquet", a government mail ship to the West Indies.
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31 October 1782
He has found the nectarine trees Mauger requested. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.
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20 November 1784
Edward's ship is leaving for New York. Phillip is expected to return to England next month. Encloses GLC03902.138.02.Written at Charing Cross train station in London
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to Charles D'Auvergne
25 October 1784
De Bouillion, Duke, fl. 1784
Concerning Phillip. Enclosed in GLC03902.138.01
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13 December 1784
He recommends Mauger quilt his house to guard against severe weather. A judgment against Commodore Johnson has awarded Captain Sutton £ 6,000. Written at Charing Cross train station in London
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26 December 1784
Suggest that Mauger consult a doctor about his proposed trip to London.
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4 January 1785
Regarding Mauger being ill and lonely. Written at Charing Cross train station in London
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January 25, 1785
He has just returned from London. Mauger has been ill.
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January 30, 1785
Regarding his illness.
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February 1, 1785
He continues to be ill. He also offers an excuse for his nephew Philip's failure to keep a promise.
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February 11, 1785
His illness has gotten worse, and now is affecting his feet. He still has heard no word from Phillip.
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February 15, 1785
He is feeling better but still cannot get around, even with the aid of crutches.
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February 22, 1785
He is still ill, but has received a letter from his nephew Phillip.
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February 27, 1785
Warns Mauger not to visit due to the severity of the weather. He is still bed-ridden.
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4 March 1785
Le Cras has a painful case of the Gout in both feet and his left elbow and hand.
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16 April 1785
He has been summoned to London.
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23 April 1785
A letter from his nephew, Edward, tells of a voyage to America. D'Auvergne is not able to get around London due to his sore feet and legs. Written at Charing Cross train station in London
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26 April 1785
Edward's arrival in Falmouth with passengers, and £ 17,850 in cash.Written at Charing Cross train station in London
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30 April 1785
He is feeling better: "At present I totter as I walk like a drunken man." Le Cras is still very ill.
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17 May 1785
He is awaiting Sir Edward Hughes arrival so that he may leave London. Written at Charing Cross train station in London.
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28 May 1785
Hughes has not yet had time to discuss "a certain unpleasent subject." He will stop to see Mauger when he leaves London. Written at Charing Cross train station in London
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16 June 1785
The Bellies are still in England and are using Mauger's and D'Auvergne's names to get money. Written at Charing Cross train station in London.
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25 June 1785
Phillip will accompany Mr. Townshed (Lord Sidney's son) on a trip to the continent. Written at Charing Cross train station in London
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30 June 1785
He may be able to leave London next week. Duke de Bouillion has invited him to visit. Written at Charing Cross train station in London
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8 July 1785
He arrived home four days ago and will visit Mauger on Sunday.
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12 August 1785
Address leaf only. Docketed that the letter was forwarded to Brook Watson.
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13 September 1785
News about his nephew, Edward. Also discusses a reverend who had gotten drunk and was run over by a wagon. D'Auvergne made sure that his widow and three children were provided for.
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20 September 1785
Since the weather is so bad, he does not expect Mauger's carriage to pick them up tomorrow.
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23 September 1785
Bad weather continues. His old illness has returned. Mentions that "Guy Carl[e]ton has been appointed Governor Gen[era]l over all remaining possessions in N: America."
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26 September 1785
He has been advised to go to Bath (because of his illness). News about his nephew James.
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17 October 1785
The youngest of the Bellies will come of age next Friday and D'Auvergne will go to London to rid himself of them. His health is getting better, but still cannot walk.
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31 October 1785
He has been summoned to London. News concerning his nephew, Philip.
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5 November 1785
He has arrived in London and is doing well.Written at Charing Cross train station in London
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12 November 1785
Praising Mr. Watson's handling of his office.Written at Charing Cross train station in London
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30 November 1785
Mauger is ill. News concerning his nephew, Philip.Written at Charing Cross train station in London.
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19 December 1785
George Bellie has been committed to Newgate for robbing the house of Alderman Le Mesurier. Since he has been convicted of robbery before, he will probably be sentenced to death. Bellie had also tried to borrow money under Mauger's name. Written at...
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23 December 1785
News of his nephews, Edward and Philip. Written at Charing Cross train station in London.
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29 December 1785
His nephew Edward's ship has arrived in Falmouth. Written at Charing Cross train station in London
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11 March 1786
He has a severe case of the gout in his knees. Le Cras has the gout in both his hands and feet. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.
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16 March 1786
He is still sick. News concerning his nephews, Philip, Edward and James.
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23 March 1786
He and Edward are sick. Prince William has been appointed Captain of the Frigate "Pegasus".
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March 30, 1786
Discusses the health of his family. Edward has been diagnosed with ague.
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11 April 1786
Nominating William Elmes to fill a vacancy in the Corporation.
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24 April 1786
News concerning the health of his family. Edward has been summoned to London.
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1 May 1786
He is covered with a rash and has been summoned to London. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.
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